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“By the grace of God I am a Christian man, by my actions a great sinner, and by calling a homeless wanderer of the humblest birth who roams from place to place. My worldly goods are a knapsack and some dried bread in it, and a Bible in my breast pocket. And that is all.”
With this modest and simple statement, one of the world’s great classics of spirituality begins. An anonymous Russian peasant of the nineteenth century sets out to seek the truth, attempting to follow St. Paul’s command to “pray without ceasing.” By chanting the Jesus Prayer (“Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me”), he attains a greater intimacy with God. Generations of readers, including Christians of all persuasions, have benefited by reading of the pilgrim’s attempts to discipline his mind toward a constant awareness of God’s presence as manifested through Christ’s mercy.
In addition to its profound theological and philosophical observations, The Way of a Pilgrim offers an authentic portrait of Russia’s social conditions during the final years of serfdom. Readers who appreciate the works of Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy will delight in the author’s encounters with a vast range of humanity, from monks, intellectuals, and hermits to peasants, convicts, and exiles.

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A Timeless Journey of Faith and Prayer

With nothing but a Bible and a simple prayer, a 19th-century Russian peasant embarks on a spiritual quest to follow St. Paul’s command to “pray without ceasing.” Through the continuous chanting of the Jesus Prayer—“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”—he discovers a profound and life-changing intimacy with God.

More than just a spiritual guide, The Way of a Pilgrim offers deep insights into faith, mindfulness, and the power of prayer. Readers will be inspired by the pilgrim’s devotion while gaining a vivid glimpse into Russian society during the final years of serfdom. A must-read for those seeking a deeper connection with God and a life centered in prayer.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0486455971
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 29, 2008
Edition ‏ : ‎ Dover Ed
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 69 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486455976
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.42 x 0.22 x 8.52 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #24,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Christian Orthodoxy (Books) #122 in Religious Leader Biographies #2,181 in Christian Living (Books)
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